WO2012092508A2 - Vaginal remodeling/rejuvenation device and method - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to devices and medical treatments for medical and aesthetic conditions of female genitalia. More particularly, it relates to optical fiber and laser systems and methods used for the treatment of various medical and aesthetic conditions of female genitalia such as female sexual dysfunction (FSD).
- FSD female sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality occupies an important part in the lives of adult men and women. It is an important health issue that affects the quality of life of many women and their partners across the world. Almost 50% of women report sexual problems at some point in their life. They may have difficulty or have lost their ability to achieve an orgasm. Some experience discomfort or even pain during sex. Many are unsatisfied with the external looks of their genitalia.
- Vaginal relaxation is a condition in which the vaginal muscles become relaxed, loosing tone, strength, control and support.
- the internal and external vaginal diameters can greatly increase.
- sexual response defined as a set of psychological, neurophysiological, vascular and hormonal changes that take place when engaging in sexual acts, diminishes due to a reduction of sexual feelings and pleasure.
- other physiological problems commonly arise, such as vaginal prolapse and consequently urinary incontinence.
- Publication 2004/0059190 by Matlock discloses a method of colpoplasty directed to augmentation of the Grafenberg Spot area.
- One preferred embodiment of temporary colpoplasty uses injectable collagen obtained from a tissue bank.
- One embodiment of a permanent colpoplasty uses implantable grade Expanded Polytetrafluoro ethylene (ePTFE). This approach does not address the problem of an augmented diameter of vagina and therefore condition persists.
- ePTFE Expanded Polytetrafluoro ethylene
- Labiaplasty involves the removal of a portion of the hypertrophied labia minora and the occasionally enlarged and redundant labia majora.
- Clitoral hood reduction involves a size reduction of redundant or hypertrophic clitoral hood folds for cosmetic reasons or less frequently, for separation of a phimotic hood to provide more exposure of the clitoral glands to provide improved sensation.
- Perineoplasty is the surgical reconstruction of the vulvar vestibule, vaginal introitus, and distal vagina, whereby scarred and redundant tissue is excised, the opening attenuated, and the superficial transverse perineal and levator musculature reapproximated in the midline to elevate the perineum and pelvic floor.
- Vaginoplasty involves the excision of portions of mucosa from the vaginal fornices to tighten a relatively lax upper vagina.
- Penetration of 980 nm and 10.6 mm wavelengths to inner capillaries is undesirable when target tissue is on the surface.
- Another disadvantage of prior art is that currently used optical fibers emit in a forward direction. This limits physician in capability of accurate access to, for example, lateral walls inside vagina. Accuracy needs to be enhanced in order to decrease possibility of reported post-operative complications, such as infection, altered sensitivity, dyspareunia, adhesions, and scarring.
- US Patent Application Publication No. 2007-0233191 by Parmer discloses a device and method of tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat.
- the tip cools the mucosa by contact, and delivers energy through the epithelium to the underlying tissue, creating a reverse thermal gradient.
- the desired effect is to remodel genital tissue by tightening it.
- Such remodeling may include a tighter vagina and a tighter introitus as a consequence of thermal denaturation of collagen as well as a longer term healing response in the tissue that includes an increased deposition of collagen.
- the types of energy delivery element may include a radiofrequency, microwave or ultrasound delivery. Mentioned types of energy are not ideal for treatment of female genitalia. They present several disadvantages in comparison with laser energy, related to precision and their effects on target tissue. Laser energy offers more accuracy, better coagulation effects and minimizes the need for cooling the mucosal epithelial surface this invention proposes.
- a safe accurate and effective treatment system is needed for carrying out surgical ablation procedures to improve anatomical and physiological aspects of a woman's genitalia.
- Device comprises a laser energy source which conveys laser energy through an optical fiber handpiece.
- a cylindrical or penis shaped device or applicator for insertion into the vagina, specially designed for safe and accurate irradiation of determined parts of vaginal mucosa is presented.
- Applicator has an inner hollow path through which optical fiber can be inserted to irradiate inner vaginal tissue. Irradiated mucous tissue contracts and vaginal radius is reduced and it thus can embrace penis in a tighter manner when penetration during sexual intercourse takes place. Consequently, sensitivity is substantially improved and sexual intercourse results more pleasurable for both the woman and her partner.
- a diode laser source is used emiting at 1470 nm.
- vagina's outer dimensions are accurately measured and surgery is performed to achieve dimensions according to certain aesthetic and functional criteria. Present method and device causes minimum pain and risk of side effects. Procedure is ambulatory and can be carried out in a physician's office.
- FIG. 1 Depicts a diagram of a preferred embodiment of present invention showing main comprising parts of laser system.
- FIG. 2 Shows a diagram of one embodiment of special applicator device for irradiation within the vagina.
- FIG. 3 Represents the "clock needle” positions of the tissue to be treated.
- FIG. 4 Shows a diagram of another embodiment of special applicator devi ce for irradiation within the vagina.
- FIG. 5 Illustrates the geometric relationship that defines the Golden Ratio.
- FIG. 6 Illustrates an example of the ideal location of the clitoris hood as a function of other parts of the female vagina.
- the present invention comprises a series of medical devices and treatments performed on the inside and the outside of a woman's vagina, based on the patient ' s expectations concerning quality of life, considering her physical health, psychological state, level of independence and social relations.
- Treatment is aimed mainly at women who have lost the normal shape of her genitals due to complicated labor, muscular dehiscence, or muscular tear, leading to loss of normal physiological conditions and a considerably decreased sexual response.
- Treatment is also aimed at women who wish to increase their self-esteem by aesthetically improving the looks of their vagina. Devices, method and criteria to achieve this are proposed without the drawbacks and limitations present in prior art.
- vaginal prolapse Another important medical condition suffered by women with relaxed vaginas is vaginal prolapse, which can lead to other complications such as urinary incontinence. Applying laser energy within the vagina causes retraction of the mucosa, reducing its diameter by 15-20%. If the right energy is applied in certain places, it enhances pleasure during sexual intercourse or improves conditions like vaginal prolapse.
- controlled vaginal hyperthermia with a fiber optic medical treatment system is applied to enhance sexual gratification on women who for whatever reason lack an overall optimum architectural integrity of the vagina.
- Figure 1 depicts a laser based system 100 comprising laser source 102 which emits at a suitable wavelength through fiber optics device 104 radiating from its distal end 106 essentially perpendicular to the fiber axis.
- the type of optical fiber emission is chosen according to desired type of effect on tissue precision needed, maneuverability and convenient type of emitting pattern.
- Fibers used include a 360-degree radial fiber, a side firing fiber, an off-axis fiber or a twister fiber.
- a cylindrical penis-shaped accessory (applicator device) 108 is inserted inside vagina and is used such that fiber 104 emits radiation from within applicator/dilator 108 to assure accurate, safe and even radiation on vagina wall 110.
- Technique is preferably carried out with a low energy laser device operating at a preselected laser wavelength of about 1470 + 60 nm.
- the water content in target tissue assures high absorption of this wavelength and thus desired contraction effects with low energy values.
- different wavelengths are chosen, such as about 980 + 30 nm when, for example deeper tissue penetration is desired. Combinations of these two wavelengths as an example are beneficial when ablation and effectively deeper treatment of the tissue is needed in rejuvenation or corrective surgery.
- Applicator 200 comprises a specially designed cylindrical element, round-shaped or penis-shaped at insertion end 212 for easy placement into a vagina and a flat end at maneuvering end 214 preferably with a flap handle 216 for easy handling-
- Applicator 200 is longitudinally hollowed in the middle forming an inner hollow tube 218 such that an optical fiber 204 may be inserted up to about 7 cm into it.
- vagina's internal mucous lining 210 (tunica mucosa) is irradiated from the inside using a side-firing fiber 204 at a 1470 nm wavelength at desired portions while avoiding irradiation of sensitive parts.
- inner tube 218 has a non-circular section, for example elliptical, rectangular or star-shaped.
- optical fiber is installed inside a hand piece holder with a similar section shape and size. This serves two purposes. First of all, it helps maintain fiber steady when applying radiation. Secondly, it prevents use of other commercially existing fibers not intended for application to this type of treatment, thus assuring patient safety.
- Figure 3 represents the "clock needle" positions of the circumference 300 from which selected areas are to be irradiated.
- Target portions are located at 2 o'clock 320, 4 o'clock 322, 8 o'clock 324 and 10 o'clock 326.
- Portion between 10 o'clock 326 and 2 o'clock 320 must be avoided to protect the bladder.
- Portion between 4 o ' clock 322 and 8 o'clock 324 must be avoided to protect the intestines.
- Figure 4a depicts another embodiment of essential applicator instrument of present invention used to assure procedure ca be carried out accurately and safely.
- Figure 4b represents a cross section of applicator 400. It comprises a specially designed cylindrical element 400, round-shaped or penis-shaped at insertion end 412 for easy placement into vagina and flat at maneuvering end 414 preferably with a flap 416 for easy handling.
- Applicator 400 is longitudinally hollowed in the middle forming an inner hollow tube 418 such that an optical fiber 404 may be inserted up to about 7 cm into it.
- a 360-degree radial emitting fiber or a side-firing fiber 404 is preferably used.
- Applicator 400 is designed such that its surface is transparent to light in places corresponding to target tissue areas 420 but opaque in the rest of the surface so that sensible organs are not reached by laser irradiation.
- a radial emitting fiber 404 is inserted through applicator 400 made of a material such that light goes through only transparent longitudinal canals 422 but is either reflected or absorbed in the rest of cylinder's internal wall.
- controlled vaginal hyperthermia (CVH) procedure consists of placing patient in gynecological position and introducing inside vagina an applicator device such as previously described Figure 2 or Figure 4. Next, fiber is introduced up to distal end of area to be treated. Additional elements such as a speculum can be used to aid in properly viewing treated area. Then, dilator is rotated to desired position and proper lasing parameters are set. Finally, laser energy is applied while fiber optic is withdrawn at a predetermined constant speed. After treatment, patient is encouraged to use a vaginal exerciser for a few days after surgery to prevent unwanted tissue collapse.
- CVH controlled vaginal hyperthermia
- optical fiber is connected to an automatic pull-back system or device such as a step motor. This allows physician to assure withdrawal speed is constant, making procedure safer and more accurate.
- applicator comprises an additional channel for insertion of an imaging system such as an endoscopic device, for online, real time monitoring of the procedure.
- an imaging system such as an endoscopic device
- An endoscopic device can also be incorporated through use of a shaped inner channel (hollow tube) to position both the endoscope and the fiber relative to one another in the main inner channel
- the following example describes a device and procedure which has rendered positive tissue retraction results on women patients desiring enhancement of their sexual relations.
- Applicator is made of solid quartz, 3.5 cm in diameter and 10 cm long. It is flat on one end and rounded (penis-shaped) on the other end. It has a 7 cm long inner elliptical-shaped hollow tube in the middle with a transverse diameter of 2 mm and a conjugate diameter of 1 cm.
- Hand piece holder with a similar section shape and size and with a side-firing optical fiber fixed inside can fit inside hollow tube but does not allow fiber to rotate.
- Laser power is set at 10 Watts and emitted while fiber is withdrawn at a rate of 0.33 cm/s with firing end of fiber successively pointing at 4 o'clock, and at 10 o'clock.
- Endoscopic imaging after treatment showed a 5 mm thick white line along each lased portion of vaginal mucosa.
- Patient was instructed to not have sexual intercourse for the next 7 days. After a period of 45 days, lased portions retract and thus vaginal diameter is reduced.
- Vaginoplasty with laser radiation which comprises enhancement of vulvar structures, namely labia minora, labia majora, mons veneris, vaginal aperture and hymen. Examples of treatments that comprise surgery are:
- Reducti ve labiaplasty and reduction of excess clitoral hood procedures allow for reducing hypertrophy of labia minora, and correcting asymmetric labia.
- Perineoplasty rejuvenates the perineum which has lost its tone, and improves the sagging labia majora and labia minora. This procedure aims to make the vulva look younger.
- the device used is similar than the used in earlier examples/descriptions. Practitioners select optimally tipped fibers for use with given applicators and desired irradiation geometry. The power levels are similar for primarily denaturing tissue, though ablation would use somewhat higher power and/or longer exposure to deposit more energy and achieve the desired amount of ablative tissue.
- vaginal relaxation causes other important medical conditions, such as prolapsed vaginal or pelvic areas, which are also beneficially treated by the present invention.
- a vaginal prolapse is a condition in which structures such as the uterus, rectum, bladder, urethra, small bowel, or the vagina itself may begin to prolapse, or fall out of their normal positions. Without medical treatment or surgery, these structures may eventually prolapse farther and farther into the vagina or even through the vaginal opening if their supports weaken enough. In their extreme they can become life-threatening.
- the symptoms that result from vaginal prolapse commonly affect sexual functions and bodily functions such as urination and defecation. Pelvic pressure and discomfort are also common symptoms.
- Urinary incontinence is a common symptom of this condition.
- minimally invasive surgery using 1470 nm laser radiation is applied to correct such medical conditions.
- the overall objective is to treat the vagina so that it recovers its normal anatomy and physiology to achieve normal biological functions, improved external aspects and enhanced sexual gratification.
- Treatment is ambulatory and lasts a few minutes.
- Laser technique with 1470 nm or 980 nm wavelength and an off-axis or radially emitting fiber and protective device assures a precise treatment with minimal bleeding, effective scaring and essentially no complications or side effects.
- Final result is reconstruction of the most important part of the vagina for sexual pleasure, which is its lower third. Muscles and fascia are strengthened, thus improving vaginal muscular tone, strength and control. Excess vaginal mucosa is removed and the internal and external diameters of the vagina are reduced.
- Two of the enhanced areas are directly or indirectly involved with areas that help produce an orgasm.
- One is the perineum, which is completely reconstructed, augmenting its potential for producing an orgasm.
- the other is the superior portion of the orgasmic platform, which contains the G-spot from which intense sexual pressure sensations derive.
- ⁇ also named the aurial number, golden number or divine section
- This concept has been used by historically known geniuses such as Salvador Dali in his paintings and Leonardo Da Vinci in his works.
- two quantities are in the golden ratio if the ratio of the sum of the quantities to the larger quantity is equal to the ratio of the larger quantity to the smaller one.
- the golden ratio is an irrational mathematical constant, approximately 1.6180339887.
- the golden section is a line segment divided according to the golden ratio:
- the total length a + b is to the longer segment, a, as a is to the shorter segment, b.
- Figure 6 depicts an example of how, sequentially from A to D the ideal location of the clitoris hood is graphically located as a function of other parts of the female vagina.
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